My generation grew up to the refrain of "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid," and we took it to heart.

Being an adult now is difficult to navigate, even for the most mature among us. We live under a tricky economy, divisive politics, and our phones tell us every horrible thing that happens in the world instantaneously.

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So it's no surprise that we want to "rewind the tape" back to a time of... rewinding tapes, if only for a little while. We need the break.

Chuck E. Cheese Brings Nostalgia To Texas With Adult Arcade

Chuck E. Cheese was founded in the late 70s, and most folks of my generation attended a birthday party or several there during the 80s and 90s. Remember losing your glasses in the ball pit? Or was that just me?

Now you can get that same celebratory feeling with Chuck's Arcade, a new concept from Chuck E. Cheese, which recently opened several locations, including one in Texas.

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According to USA Today, these arcades feature the classics, including "Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong, and Centipede, and new offerings include Jurassic Park, Halo, and Connect Four Hoops."

Where is Chuck's Arcade Located In Texas?

The Texas location of Chuck's Arcade is at Cielo Vista Mall (8401 Gateway Boulevard West) in El Paso, Texas.

Depending on where you live in Texas, it may be an easier trip to one of the Oklahoma locations, including Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

Does Chuck's Arcade Have Pizza?

Only one location has food service so far- Chuck's Arcade and Pizzeria in Kansas City, Missouri, which also has beer and wine.

Sadly, the animatronic band will not be performing at these locations, but you can see a non-moving animatronic statue at each location.

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